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Less than three weeks have passed since the end of the season for the former U19 of VfL Bochum 1848, and already the team is looking ahead. In the first preparatory match for the new season, the newly formed U19 won a commanding 6-0 against VfB Waltrop.

Alexander Nübel has been hugely impressive in the past few weeks in goal for S04. In an interview with schalke04.de, the keeper discussed the current mood in camp, the match versus FC Augsburg and his new role.

The 25-year-old, who moved to Augsburg from FC Twente in the Netherlands ahead of the 2018/19 campaign, celebrated his 50th Bundesliga appearance in an FCA shirt this season. The right-footer, who has already played in several positions this term, has scored six goals and provided seven assists in 59 games.

We’ll start in Dortmund, where BVB put up a masterclass against Manchester City, stifling Erling Haaland’s new team to a 0-0 draw despite having only 27% of possession — and outshooting the Citizens too, both in shots (11-8) and shots on target (4-3). By the end of the game, City were just waiting for the final whistle.

On this special evening, SCF were tasked with keeping their patience. The Bianconeri sat deep and did not offer much in the way of active attacking intent. The away side only ventured into Freiburg’s penalty area once in the opening stages, as Juan Cuadrado appealed for a penalty under pressure from Christian Günter (19’). Dutch referee Serdar Gözübüyük was unmoved, however.

A number of Hertha players have been in action on international duty over the last week.

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Since Marco Rose has been manager of RB Leipzig, no Bundesliga club has picked up more points | 3-0 win in Rose’s first match in the reverse fixture | Record at RBL is even stronger than at his former clubs

Mainz had to settle for a goalless draw in their first home game of the season against FC Union on Sunday afternoon. It was a cagey affair in the first half and both sides failed to create anything clear-cut. However, the break seemed to breathe new life into the game and both teams went up a gear. Although the Zerofivers created the better chances, it was a still well-earned point in the soaring summer heat.

Diversity will be the theme for VfB’s home match against VfL Wolfsburg on 18 March. The hoop in rainbow colours is making its long-awaited comeback on the special “Diversity 22/23” kit.